Recommended health tea in autumn: moisturize dryness and nourish lungs, harmonize body and mind

The climate in autumn is dry, which is easy to damage the lungs and body fluids. It is suitable to drink health tea with the functions of moistening dryness, nourishing the lungs and strengthening the spleen. Common autumn health teas include chrysanthemum tea, lily and tremella tea, osmanthus tea, Luo Han Guo tea, etc., which can not only relieve autumn dryness, but also enhance immunity. This article will introduce the functions, mixing methods and precautions of these teas in layers to help readers make scientific choices.

Chrysanthemum tea: clears fire and improves eyesight, relieves autumn dryness

Chrysanthemum tea is a classic drink in autumn, especially suitable for throat discomfort or red and swollen eyes caused by dryness. Varieties such as Chrysanthemum chrysanthemum and Chrysanthemum fetus are rich in flavonoids, which can clear away heat and detoxify. Paired with wolfberry or honey, it can enhance the yin nourishing effect. It should be noted that people with weak constitution should drink a small amount to avoid aggravating spleen and stomach discomfort.

Lily and Tremella Tea: nourishes yin and moisturizes the lungs, suitable for chronic cough

Both lily and Tremella are excellent nourishing yin products, suitable for those with dry cough without phlegm and dry skin in autumn. Boil 10 grams of dried lily and 5 grams of white fungus in water instead of tea, and add a small amount of rock sugar for seasoning. This tea is rich in polysaccharides and colloids, which can repair respiratory mucosa. However, diabetics need to control their sugar intake.

Osmanthus tea and Luo Han Guo tea: fragrant to refresh the spleen, moisturize the intestines and relieve constipation

Osmanthus tea is warm in nature and can relieve stomach cold and abdominal pain in autumn, and is better paired with black tea; Luo Han Guo tea is suitable for cough due to lung heat, and its natural sweetness does not require the addition of sugar. Both can help improve indigestion or constipation, a common problem in the fall. Commercially available products such asTongrentang Osmanthus Tea,Wanglaoji Arhat Fruit DrinkAvailable as a convenience option.

Summary: It varies from person to person, scientific matching

Autumn health-preserving tea needs to be selected according to your physical constitution. For example, if you have a hot and dry constitution, chrysanthemum tea is suitable, while those with a weak and cold constitution can drink osmanthus tea. It is recommended to drink alternately and avoid taking a single tea drink for a long time. When purchasing, give priority to brand products without additives, such asWu Yutai chrysanthemum tea,Zhang Zhongjing Lily Teaetc. to ensure quality and safety.

Quote sources:
1. "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" 2020 edition (records of the effects of chrysanthemum and lily)
2. "Physique and Health Care" by Professor Wang Qi from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
3. Brand product information refers to public data from respective official websites (Wu Yutai, Tongrentang, etc.)